The state of Alabama is under a burn ban. The dry heat and drought we are seeing across the state prompted the Alabama Forestry Commission to issue the ban.
A mixed verdict Friday in court. The Muscogee County Superior Court jury unanimously found Quincy Wade not guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, and home invasion. The jury found Wade guilty of criminal trespassing.
According to officials, the Columbus Police Department’s death investigation in the 1100 block of 1st Avenue in Columbus is now being ruled as a homicide.
The Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit arrested a man with multiple outstanding felony warrants with the MCSO and Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
Debate over Columbus METRA services expansion is resurfacing after a presentation to the city council earlier this month from its director, Rosa Evans. The council wanted to expand to provide more services for those with disabilities while ensuring the service grows with the city.
Columbus State University will soon teach classes in the Metaverse or virtual world. The 3-D-enabled digital space will provide lifelike personal and business experiences online.